EP3423308A1 - Device for retaining a component to be secured to a support part, system, and use of a device for retaining a component - Google Patents
Device for retaining a component to be secured to a support part, system, and use of a device for retaining a componentInfo
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- EP3423308A1 EP3423308A1 EP17712022.7A EP17712022A EP3423308A1 EP 3423308 A1 EP3423308 A1 EP 3423308A1 EP 17712022 A EP17712022 A EP 17712022A EP 3423308 A1 EP3423308 A1 EP 3423308A1
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- Prior art keywords
- spout
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Definitions
- the invention relates to a device for holding a component to be fastened to a carrier part, a system having such a device, and a use of a device for holding a component.
- clips having a multiplicity of essentially flat contact elements which can engage behind a carrier part are known.
- the support member is thus engaged behind several support points, which can complicate the production of the clips, as in the proposed tolerance range for the preparation of the clips investment points or Schugreifungsqui can be generated, which are not in a plane, so that a game when holding the element are generated can.
- the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for holding a component to be fastened to a support member, which is easier to produce and / or in which larger tolerances can be allowed.
- the invention is based on the basic idea that the device has two anchor elements which engage behind the carrier part.
- the two anchor elements can get into contact with the carrier part and by choosing the number of two anchor elements ensures that exactly these two anchor elements lie in one plane.
- Two anchoring elements lead to a secure hold, wherein at least one of the anchor element, preferably each of the anchor elements has a latching structure (hereinafter referred to as structure) which is designed such that it substantially in the direction of the head and thus the support member, with which the anchor element in the installed state comes into contact, is aligned.
- structure latching structure
- the device for holding a component to be fastened to a carrier part has a plug-in element.
- the male member includes a head adapted to be attached to the component.
- the plug element has a pin which extends along a longitudinal axis of the head.
- the pin is intended to be inserted into an opening of the carrier part.
- the pin has two anchor elements extending radially from the pin.
- At least one of the anchor element, preferably each of the anchor elements has a structure that is directed substantially in the direction of the head. By aligning the structure in the direction of the head, the structure can be brought into contact with the carrier part.
- the structures of the anchoring elements can define contact points that can essentially lie in one plane. Floating storage for tolerance compensation is possible.
- a rattle-free and play-free interference fit can be realized.
- An acoustic decoupling is possible. It is also possible that the longitudinal extent of the device in the support member about 20 mm, preferably 15 mm, does not exceed; so that a low height is achievable. Furthermore, with the embodiment, the previous design of other portions of the device for holding, for example, special other customer requirements, can be implemented as desired.
- the device can be designed in one piece.
- the term “holding” the component includes the ability of the device to be connected to the component and, in particular, the suitability of the device that can be attached to a support member to hold the component relative to the support member
- the term “holding” means the prevention of movement of the component with respect to the carrier part in the region of the device, in particular a movement along the pin axis of the device or the plug element in the region of the device in both directions.
- component in the sense of the invention comprises, for example, a panel or a panel-comprising component
- the component can have a plate or a plate-shaped section and can be used in particular in the field of motor vehicle construction Wheel cover, a sill cover or the like for a motor vehicle.
- carrier part in the sense of the invention encompasses a part of a motor vehicle
- the carrier part may be a section of the chassis of the motor vehicle, a door or a wheel of the motor vehicle
- motor vehicle in the sense of the invention comprises a land vehicle which is driven by machine power can be moved without being rail-bound.
- plug-in element in the sense of the invention encompasses an element which can be fastened to the carrier part, in particular without a tool, for easy mounting without tools, with the possibility of automation in particular
- a high process reliability can be created by means of the plug element, a low assembly force, in particular when plugged into an opening of the carrier part, can be achieved, which can be in the range from 50 to 85 N in particular.
- the term "head” designates an end region of the plug element which can define in particular the end region of the plug element
- the head can be the end-side termination of the plug element In the installed state, the head can be arranged in the region of the component and / or through the component
- the head may, in particular, comprise holding means with which the head is fastened to the component
- the holding means may in particular be designed as clamping elements, so that the head extends through an opening Opening of the element can extend and the clamping elements can hold the component in the direction of a thickness extension of the same.
- pin in the sense of the invention comprises an elongate element, which may have the shape of a shaft. ⁇ br/> ⁇ br/> Within the meaning of the invention, the elongate extent is essential, the diameter or the contour of the pin being smaller than the length perpendicular to its longitudinal extension
- the pin can take any shape in the longitudinal direction, unless it is excluded in the context of the invention.For example, the outer contour of the pin could be introduced with the anchor elements through the opening on the support member, wherein an elastic deformation of the anchor elements and / or the pin is not excluded, in order to insert the plug-in element through the opening of the support member.
- opening in the sense of the invention comprises a through-hole through which the plug-in element can extend in such a way that the anchor elements can engage behind the opening on the edge side.
- the “opening” can also be part of a stepped blind hole.
- the opening may have a diameter of about 5 mm to 15 mm, in particular about 7 mm to 10 mm, very particularly preferably 8.5 mm to 9.0 mm.
- the opening may be round, in particular circular.
- anchor element encompasses an element with the aid of which the plug element can be fastened to the carrier part
- the anchor element can engage behind the opening of the carrier part
- the armature elements can be elastically deformable in particular in the radial direction relative to the pin can be forced through the opening and the elastic deformation is substantially reversible, and can occur after the anchor member has passed through the opening A certain amount of plastic deformation may be due to technical reasons and is not excluded
- the spring members may bias the anchor member toward the longitudinal axis of the pin, and in a preferred embodiment, the respective anchor extends he elements from the head end facing away from the pen back towards the head.
- the portions of the anchor members provided at the head-remote end of the pin form part of a tip at that end of the pin.
- the respective anchor elements initially extend radially out of the end remote from the head of the pin and then passes over an arc in a portion of the respective anchor member which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pin back towards the head.
- the structure is provided at the head end of that portion of the respective anchor member which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the pin back toward the head.
- the anchor elements are arranged on opposite sides of the pin.
- the device can be designed as a clip.
- the anchor elements can be configured as "clip surfaces", wherein according to the invention a reduced clip surface is provided.
- structure in the sense of the invention comprises a structure which forms such a contact surface with the carrier part due to its shape under tensile load, that a sufficient holding force is present and a compensation of tolerances is possible.
- the term "in the direction” in relation to the orientation to one another comprises the two elements facing one another, an alignment component being a connecting line between the two elements referred to, which is not necessarily the shortest Not necessarily the term “in the direction” is understood to mean only a direction arranged purely on the line between the two elements.
- the structure has a shape tapering in the direction of the head. In this way it can be achieved that the structure forms the smallest possible contact surface with the carrier part. A contact surface which is as small as possible can lead to the avoidance of different contact points, which are substantially not in one plane, and on only one structure.
- the tapered shape has a tip formed by at least two side surfaces which are at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the pin.
- the contact surface which provides the structure for the support member can be reduced.
- tip in the sense of the invention is not understood in the mathematical sense, but the term “tip” includes a macroscopic, real tip.
- side surface in the sense of the invention encompasses surfaces which may enclose any angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the pin
- the side surfaces thus do not run parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pin, but it can also be provided that one of the side surfaces runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pin , wherein the other side surface, which forms the tip with the lateral surface running parallel to the longitudinal direction, does not run parallel to the longitudinal direction of the pin Substantially in a plane which has a defined distance from the center of the pin to be formed.
- the structure of an anchor member tapers in a direction radially away from the pin so that the edge of the aperture may slide upon passage of the anchor member on the structure.
- the insertion of the plug element can thereby be improved.
- a low mounting force can be achieved by the structural configuration of the tapering in the radial direction structure. Low assembly forces in the range of about 50 N to about 85 N can be achieved.
- the device has a screen disposed centrally of the pin to cover the opening formed on the support member and / or to support the device on the support member.
- the screen can be used as an abutment for the device with respect to the anchor elements.
- the support member and possibly the component to be fastened can be clamped between the screen and the anchor elements.
- the screen can thus cover the opening, in particular on the edge of the pin, and effect a seal of the opening. Different degrees of sealing are possible, for example, a seal against dust and / or water can be achieved.
- the screen may also be biased in the direction of the support member to adjust a defined distance between the component and the support member can.
- in the direction with respect to a movement or preload, in the sense of the invention, comprises a movement which has a directional component that is parallel to the direction, and not necessarily the term “in the direction” means only a purely translatory movement into it understood a direction.
- the head has a roof element which is curved and has two lines of action that can be brought into contact with the element. It can be provided that the element with the plug element passes through an assembly by pressing in an opening of the component. The roof element can engage behind the component at the edge around the opening.
- the plug-in element can be pre-assembled with the component and the plug-in element can be fastened to the carrier part together with the component.
- the plug-in element may in particular be bulk material that can be preassembled. The final assembly with the carrier part can be done by a customer.
- the pin is tapered at the end spaced from the head. Due to the tapered configuration, it is possible to simplify the assembly; In particular, a blind assembly is possible, in which the fitter the device in the region of the opening brings the support member and the device used as a search element or search tip to insert the device in the opening of the support member.
- the tapered configuration is substantially closed and / or substantially free of edges. A rounded and / or smooth configuration is preferred, which reduces the possibility of hooking the device when sliding it over the support member when searching the opening.
- the device has a smooth configuration in the direction of the head, so that insertion of the device in the opening of the support member or another opening - hereinafter the opening of a spout - is simplified.
- the device comprises a plastic.
- the term "comprise” in the context of the invention also includes the term “consist of”, so that the device or the plug element is made of plastic.
- the use of a plastic offers the advantage that a corrosion-free assembly is possible. With a suitable choice of the plastic also a chemical resistance, temperature resistance and / or a long service life is possible.
- a device with a low weight can be created. In particular, all test-relevant requirements (for example hydropulse endurance test, washing machine strength, leak tests, climatic and temperature storage tests) can be complied with.
- thermoplastic material may be used for the male element, in particular a polyoxymethylene (POM) or polyamide (e.g., PA-66), most preferably the copolymer, POM-C.
- POM polyoxymethylene
- PA-66 polyamide
- the plug-in element can be produced by injection molding or extrusion or extrusion blow molding. An economical production of the device is thereby realized.
- the device can be manufactured in one piece from a material.
- the device can rest with a part or element on the carrier part, for example with the screen.
- a sealing means arranged on the device can be provided.
- the sealing means may be formed integrally with the device.
- the sealing means may be separate or separate from the device.
- the sealing means is preferably adapted with a dimension to the device, for example the screen of the device.
- the sealing means may for example have an inner contour which is adapted to an outer contour of a portion of the device, for example the screen of the device.
- the sealing means may have an outer periphery and / or an outer contour, which is adapted to the outer periphery and / or the outer contour of the screen.
- the sealing means extends around the device preferably closed in the circumferential direction of the device, in particular transversely to the longitudinal axis of the device.
- the sealant may extend around the device in a round shape.
- a polygonal shape with straight sections is possible as well as a hybrid between round and straight sections.
- the sealant may be round or polygonal shaped in cross section.
- the sealing means can be positioned or fixed to the device on positioning and / or fixing elements, which can be formed on the device.
- the sealing means may alternatively or additionally be arranged on a spout of a system described below.
- the sealing means may be arranged in a recess or receptacle of the screen.
- the screen may be adapted in terms of its shape to the sealant.
- the sealing means may be configured as an O-ring or another substantially suitable form exhibiting substantially elastic material.
- the sealant may be a largely closed-cell and elastic foam, for example a sponge rubber.
- the sealing means may comprise an elastic, substantially closed plastic.
- the sealing means may be formed integrally with the device at the edge of the screen.
- the thickness or extent of the sealing means may be adapted in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the device to the position of the structure of the anchor element. When the anchor element engages behind the carrier part and / or a grommet, the sealant can be compressed and seals.
- the invention also provides a system comprising an aforementioned device. Furthermore, the system comprises a spout, which has an inner contour, which is adapted to the outer circumference of the device, in particular of the plug element and has a contact element for the anchor element.
- the abutment elements have a contact surface, which is formed substantially transversely to the longitudinal axis. If the abutment elements come into contact with the anchoring elements, the relative movement of the device and the grommet relative to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis can be hindered.
- the abutment elements form a stop or abutment surface for the anchor elements of the device in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
- the abutment elements are formed substantially complementary to the anchor elements. Between the respective contact surfaces for the side surfaces of the structure of the anchor member, a recess is formed. The recess has a circular shape. In this way, a possible tolerance or small deviations in the production of the contact surfaces and the complementarily designed surfaces de anchor elements are taken into account.
- the term "grommet" in the sense of the invention comprises a tubular part and / or a part having a tubular section, into which the plug element can be inserted,
- the spout in turn, can pass through the opening of the carrier part and can be latched to the carrier part
- the anchoring elements in the opening of the support part, can come into contact with abutment elements of the grommet during assembly Openings can be formed.
- the spout may in particular Verriegler in the form of retaining cams with which the spout is locked or locked in the support member.
- a defined opening for the plug element can be provided.
- the spout can in turn compensate for tolerances in the region of the opening of the carrier part.
- the spout may also provide defined abutment elements for the anchor elements.
- the plug element can be formed, provided that an adaptation or a covering of a certain area with the spout is possible. It is only necessary to adapt the plug element to the spout.
- the dimensions of the device can be decoupled to some extent from the dimensions of the opening of the support member.
- the spout may be adapted to the opening and / or the thickness of the support member, wherein the device in turn may be adapted to the dimensions of the spout.
- the spout has a smooth configuration in the direction of insertion into the opening of the carrier part, so that a simple insertion of the spout into the opening of the carrier part is possible.
- the device comprises one or more alignment elements, the nozzle having one or more further alignment elements, and the alignment element of the device and the further alignment element of the nozzle adapted to interact with each other to rotationally relate the device and nozzle to one another align.
- alignment elements By means of the provision of alignment elements, a simplified (blind) assembly can be created, in which an alignment of the parts that can be arranged to one another takes place in such a way that they can only be connected to one another at a certain angle of rotation.
- the anchor elements can be brought into a certain position and interact in a corresponding manner with the spout.
- the alignment element on the device can be designed as a positioning rib and / or the further alignment element on the nozzle as a groove.
- the groove end a widened insertion opening for the Positioning rib have.
- the insertion opening may have an enlargement in the circumferential direction and / or an enlargement in the radial direction relative to the groove in order to allow insertion in an angular range and / or in a range of possible tilting of the device or of the plug element to the grommet.
- the device has one or more longitudinal and / or transverse ribs, which cooperate with the inner contour or the inner diameter of the spout, in order to enable a centering of the device relative to the spout and / or for adjusting a clearance between the device and spout
- the spout has a cover to cover the opening on the support member and / or bias the spout in the longitudinal direction of the spout in the opening.
- the cover may effect a seal whereby different degrees of seal can be achieved. For example, a seal against dust can be achieved.
- a tightness can also be achieved with respect to fluid, wherein different fluids, gases or liquids can be taken into account.
- the spout has a depth stop configured to limit the insertion depth of the spout within the opening such that the spout provides a standard for the device and defined conditions exist when the spout is inserted into the opening of the carrier.
- a reference can be used to determine the distance from the top of the spout to the top of the carrier.
- the spout has radially extending ribs that are configured to center the spout in the opening of the carrier member.
- the ribs can be compressed evenly to center the spout with respect to the opening in the support member. With the ribs, it is possible to compensate for tolerances in the area of the shape of the opening of the carrier part and / or in the region of the size of the opening of the carrier part. A centering can take place in such a way that, for example, centered on the center of gravity of the opening.
- the spout on a plastic is a preferred embodiment, the term “identify” also includes the term “consist of”.
- the plastic may in particular be polypropylene (PP), polyoxymethylene (POM), polyamide (PA) or polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Corrosion-free installation is possible, chemical resistance, temperature resistance and / or high durability can be achieved by a suitable choice of the plastic. In particular, all test-relevant requirements (for example hydropulse endurance test, washing machine strength, leak tests, climatic and temperature storage tests) can be complied with.
- the material of the spout in particular of the tubular portion of the spout, preferably has a certain strength in order to form a defined opening into which the device or the plug element can be inserted.
- the material of the spout in particular at least the material of the tubular portion of the spout, a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic.
- the system can be pre-assembled with the component.
- the device may be preassembled together with the nozzle attached to the device on a component designed in particular as a panel. In this way, the final assembly can be reduced to a mounting step by the device can be fastened together with the spout and the component attached to the device with a plug step on the support member.
- the assembly can therefore be done in two steps: First, the spout can be attached to the device. Then, the device can be attached to the component is attached to the spout or the support member by means of a plug step. However, the assembly can also be carried out in one step on the support member.
- the invention can also provide a method for mounting a component to be held on a carrier part in the motor vehicle sector, in which a system attached to a component, which has a device and a grommet, is attached to the carrier part in one step, in particular by inserting the ( preassembled) assembly comprising the component, the device and the grommet in an opening of the support member.
- the grommet may remain in the carrier part during disassembly of the component.
- the component can be removed from the carrier part.
- disassembly may occur upon application of a force of between about 130 N to about 200 N.
- the disassembly force is adjustable over an angle of the structure.
- the disassembly force can be adjustable by means of a tip formed on the structure or an angle formed on the structure from radially outwardly sloping surfaces.
- the spout on the carrier part and the component remains on the device.
- the invention also provides a use of a device for holding a component which is to be fastened to a carrier part, comprising a plug-in element.
- the male member has a head adapted to be attached to the component.
- the plug element has a pin which extends in a longitudinal direction from the head, wherein the pin can be inserted into an opening of the support part.
- Two anchor elements are used which extend radially from the pin and have a shape that extends substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pin, the shape having a head-facing structure.
- Figure 1 is an isometric view of a device according to the invention obliquely from below.
- FIG. 2 shows a side view of the device according to FIG. 1;
- Fig. 3 is an isometric view of a nozzle according to the invention obliquely from the
- Fig. 4 is an isometric view of the spout of Figure 3 obliquely from above.
- Fig. 5 is an isometric view of the spout of Figure 3 obliquely from below.
- Fig. 6 is an isometric view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 and spout of FIG.
- Figure 7 is a sectional view from the side of the device and spout of Figure 6 with a fixed component and fixed support member.
- Fig. 8 is a side view of a system in another embodiment
- Fig. 9 is a side view of a system in another embodiment.
- 10 is a side view of a system in another embodiment.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show an isometric view of a device 1 according to the invention.
- the device 1 has a head 2 and a pin 3.
- the pin 3 extends in a longitudinal direction from the head 2.
- the pin 3 has two anchor elements 4 which extend radially from the pin 3.
- Each of the anchor elements 4 has a structure 5, which is directed substantially in the direction of the head 2.
- the structure 5 has a tapering in the direction of the head 2 shape.
- the tapered shape of the structure 5 has a tip 6 formed by two side surfaces 7, 8 which are at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the pin 3.
- the structure 5 is formed symmetrically in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 by the side surfaces 7, 8 extending symmetrically to the pin axis.
- the structure 5 of the anchor elements 4 tapers radially away from the pin 3.
- the structure 5 drops from the direction of the roof 2 of the device 1 to the end 9 of the device 1 which is at a distance from the roof 2.
- the end 9 from which the anchor elements 4 extend in the direction of the head 2 is formed smooth and closed.
- the anchor elements 4 of the device each extend from two webs 10, which are formed symmetrically in the circumferential direction of the pin 3.
- the anchor elements 4 are rotationally symmetrical and symmetrical to the pin 3.
- the device has a screen 11, which is arranged centrally to the pin 3 and is biased in the direction of the anchor elements 4 and the end 9.
- the screen 1 is arranged in a circle centered around the pin 3.
- the screen 11 extends closed around the pin 3.
- the screen 1 1 is formed point-symmetrical to the center of the pin 3 and has at the edge a support surface for a support member.
- the screen 11 may be dimensioned to cover an opening of the support member.
- a roof element 12 is formed, which is curved.
- the roof element 12 has two lines of action 13, 14, between which and an abutment 15, a component can be clamped.
- FIGS. 3, 4, 5 show a spout 16 for a system according to the invention.
- the grommet 16 has an inner contour which is adapted to the outer circumference of the device 1.
- the grommet 16 has a contact element 17 for the anchor element 4 of the device 1.
- the abutment elements 17 of the grommet 16 come into abutment with the anchor elements 4 of the device 1 when the device 1 is inserted into the grommet 16.
- the abutment elements 17 have - as can be seen from FIG. 3 - a contact surface, which is formed essentially transversely to the longitudinal axis. If the abutment elements 17 come into contact with the anchoring elements 4, the relative movement of the device 1 and the grommet 16 towards each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis is hindered.
- the Investment elements 17 form a stop or stop surface for the anchor elements 4 of the device in the direction of the longitudinal axis.
- the contact elements 17 are formed substantially complementary to the anchor elements 4. Between the respective contact surfaces for the side surfaces 7, 8 of the structure 5 of the anchor member 4 is a - in particular in Figs. 3 and 4 visible - recess formed.
- the recess has a circular shape.
- the spout 16 has a cover 18 which is arranged on the head side.
- the spout 16 can latch on a support member 29 between the cover 18 and a locking shoulder 19.
- the spout 16 forms a predefined opening or a predefined passage 30 for the device 1.
- the spout 16 has a nose 31 which is formed on the latching lug 19 and can be accessed through the opening 30 of the spout 16.
- the nose 31 can be used to release the locking lug 19 from its detent position.
- the unlocking can be done, e.g. with a tool such as a flat-head screwdriver done by engaging with the screwdriver in the opening 30 of the grommet 16 and the nose 31 engages behind, and then the nose 31 kantet inwardly to the locking of the latch 19 with the support member 29 to solve.
- depth stops 20 are distributed in the circumferential direction winkeläquidistant, which can limit the insertion depth of the spout 16.
- the spout 16 has radially extending from the spout ribs 21 which are arranged at the periphery of the spout ⁇ igh equidistant.
- the spout 16 has alignment elements 22 in the form of insertion openings 33 and grooves 32 which cooperate with alignment elements 27 of the device 1 in the form of positioning ribs.
- the bottom of the groove 32 (depth of the groove) and the sides of the groove 32 (width of the groove) are adapted to the dimensions of the positioning rib in the form of height and width.
- the two bottoms of the opposing grooves 32 in the spout 16 are spaced apart substantially corresponding to the distance between the positioning ribs. In the region of the insertion opening 33, the distance of the bottoms of the grooves 32 from one another increases so that the bottom of the insertion opening 33 has an enlarged distance from the center of the spout 16 to the end region of the spout 16.
- the device 1 has longitudinal ribs 23 for centering with respect to the inner diameter of the spout 16, with which a clearance between the device 1 and spout 16 can be defined.
- the device 1 has transverse ribs 25 for centering with respect to the inner diameter of the spout 16.
- Fig. 6 shows the device 1 in a state in which it is inserted into the nozzle 16.
- the anchor elements 4 rest with their structure 5 on the contact elements 17 of the spout 16.
- FIG. 7 shows how the device 1 according to the invention is fastened to the head 2 with a component 28.
- the component 28 is clamped between the roof element 12 and the abutment 15.
- the device 1 is inserted into the grommet 16, which is locked to a support member 29 by means of the latching shoulder 19.
- Fig. 8 shows a side view of another system in which a sealing means 40 is provided to seal the support of the device 1 on the carrier part 29 (not shown) (see Fig. 7).
- the sealing means 40 is formed as an O-ring, which is adapted with its diameter to the diameter of the screen 1 1.
- the outer diameter of the sealant 40 is substantially equal to the diameter of the screen 1 1.
- the contact areas between the screen 11 and sealant 40 are spaced from the edge of the screen 11 before.
- the sealing means 40 can be positioned by means of positioning elements on the device and / or the spout 16 to the device 1 and / or fixed in the radial direction or transversely to the longitudinal axis of the device 1.
- FIG. 9 shows a side view of a further system in which a sealing means 40 is provided in order to seal the support of the device 1 on the carrier part 29 (not shown) (see FIG.
- the sealing means 40 is formed as a round sealing disc which has an outer diameter corresponding to the outer diameter of the screen 1 1.
- the cross section of the sealant 40 is substantially rectangular.
- the sealing means 40 can be positioned by means of positioning elements on the device 1 and / or the spout 16 to the device 1 and / or fixed in the radial direction or transversely to the longitudinal axis of the device 1.
- 10 shows a side view of a further system in which a sealing means 40 is provided in order to seal the support of the device 1 on the carrier part 29 (not shown) (see FIG.
- the screen 11 is at least partially reshaped the sealing means and the sealing means 40 is at least partially peripherally in the screen 11 at.
- the sealing means 40 is circumferentially at least partially surrounded by the screen 1 1 and the sealant is held on the screen 11.
- the sealant 40 is configured as an O-ring.
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